how to prevent drying of cut eggs?

[BjDavid]

i read somewhere(cant remember) that to prevent the yolk from drying up you add water to it. does this mean adding water to the egg tub or adding water to the cut egg itself? thanks.

[Gavin Cooper]

Basically you take water a pour it into the open egg. I prefer bottled water but to each his own..



Gavin

[Twisted Reptiles]

Keep in mind, in my own personal opinion, if you wait until they start pipping to cut, and you only cut a flap there really isn't much reason to add water.

Its only when you cut early or cut too much that it really becomes an issue.

[dr del]

Hi,

I spritz from a plant sprayer if they hang out in the eggs long enough for it to be a problem - and if anything like a dry layer or "scum" forms I use a toothpick to remove it if the water can't wash it out.


dr del

[BjDavid]

thanks. i added water just to be safe. i slit the eggs at day 51.i should have waited for it to pip first. im kinda worried since it is my first clutch ever.

[WingedWolfPsion]

I just pour a little water into the open egg, yep. Never had any problems.

[barakujang]

I put clean or sterlie water in to open eggs. Never had any problem too.

[Corey Woods]

I keep a water bottle in my incubator. You can fill up the egg once you cut them and you can also spray the eggs with water at any time.

Corey